Category: Education

Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine makes face masks for Connecticut healthcare workers
Although there is no estimate of how many masks may be produced, Jenusaitis said he would not be surprised if they end up making and sending thousands.

Quinnipiac University donates medical supplies and food to help in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic
In addition, the university is working with the Town of Hamden to make 50 university-owned apartments available to first responders in need of living space as they self-isolate away from home.

Quinnipiac University economics professor available to discuss record rise in unemployment claims
Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week amid a widespread economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus.

Rep. Yaccarino Honors Seuss During Read Across America Day
Sponsored by the National Education Association, the annual event is meant to foster a love of reading in children.

Connecticut archaeologist to provide update on analysis of possible Revolutionary War skeletons March 2 at Quinnipiac University
Bellantoni will discuss the history of the battle, the excavation process and the results of the early stages of the X-ray analysis of the bones, which were first discovered last December during a home renovation project in Ridgefield.

Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter School of Medicine to host its annual Rare Disease Day symposium on Feb. 28
Rare Disease Day is a global event that serves to raise awareness of over 7,000 identified rare diseases.

Two experts to discuss the legal issues facing low and moderate-income individuals Feb. 28 at Quinnipiac University School of Law
The program, hosted by the Center on Dispute Resolution, is free and open to the public.

Former ACLU president to discuss new book about resisting ‘hate speech’ with free speech on Feb. 18
Strossen will talk with Jennifer Gerarda Brown, interim executive vice president and provost at Quinnipiac, about the implications of “hate speech” censorship and how social justice advocates maintain that the best way to resist hate and promote equality is through vigorous “counterspeech” and activism.

Quinnipiac University to host two information sessions for prospective graduate students on Feb. 29
Both sessions will include an overview of graduate admissions and financial aid. Students also will have an opportunity to participate in breakout sessions with the program directors.

Director of the United Kingdom’s Public Health Rapid Support Team to discuss global outbreak response Jan. 24 at Quinnipiac University
Bausch is trained in internal medicine, infectious diseases, tropical medicine and public health.

Quinnipiac University School of Law to host, ‘Human Traffic Awareness Week: Deconstructing the Myths,’ Jan 28-30
January is recognized as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Quinnipiac University’s Science Teaching and Learning Center will host Prof. Okhee Lee on Dec. 7
Lee is a professor in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development at New York University. Her research areas include science education, language and culture, and teacher education.